virilize

UK
/ˈvɪrɪlaɪz/
US
/ˈvɪrɪlaɪz/
virilizeverb
virilized
Past Simple
virilized
Past Participle
virilizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈvɪrɪlaɪz/
US
/ˈvɪrɪlaɪz/
Traduzioni
viriliserMédecine, biologie ; aussi sens réfléchi ou intransitif selon le contexte.
The medication can virilize female patients, leading to increased body hair and a deeper voice.
Le médicament peut viriliser les patientes, entraînant une pilosité accrue et une voix plus grave.
Definizioni
To cause the development of male characteristics in an individual, typically by the influence of male hormones.
The medication can virilize female patients, leading to increased body hair and a deeper voice.
To develop male secondary sexual characteristics; to become masculinized.
During puberty the body virilizes rapidly.
virilizepast participle
Definizioni
Having acquired male secondary sexual characteristics.
The patient exhibited virilized features such as facial hair and a deep voice.
virilizegerund / present participle
Definizioni
Causing or tending to cause the development of male characteristics.
Testosterone is known for its strong virilizing properties.